The prosecution and the defense have both rested in the second day of trial for two men charged in engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity regarding an alleged drug ring in Highland County.  
 Fourteen witnesses - some in handcuffs and striped prison uniforms - offered testimony Tuesday in Highland County Common Pleas Court in the trial of Zachary Bondurant and Jeffrey Stevens, who face the first-degree felony charge.

Linda L. Stump, 70, of Hillsboro, passed away Thursday evening, Aug. 11, 2011 at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati.

Hillsboro Police Chief Nick Thompson confirmed this week that his department, in cooperation with village and city police departments, will provide security for the 2011 Highland County Fair. "All the city and village police chiefs stepped up to the plate and asked what they could do to help. At this time, a mutual aid agreement is being signed by each entity, and all agencies will be providing personnel to patrol the Highland County Fair."

The men’s soccer team at Southern State Community College is readying for the 2011 season which begins with the Southern State Soccer Shootout IX to be held Aug. 26-27, with the Patriots pitted against rival Kuyper College at 6 p.m. on Aug. 26. The consolation game will be played 10 a.m. Aug. 27, with the championship game to follow at noon.

Ruth Ann Watts was hostess for the August meeting of the New Petersburg Social Civic Club.

Tree trimming work continues this week south of Hillsboro between Routes 247 and 62.

Tree trimming work continues this week south of Hillsboro between Routes 247 and 62.